Brandon Showalter
Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology.
He was first inspired to pursue into a career in writing and journalism while mopping floors and scrubbing toilets as a church custodian in April 2015.
He earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and Spanish from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 2007, a Master of Arts in human rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022, and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. He is also a graduate (class of 2015) of a three-year, non-degree program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California.
His favorite thing to do in life is to sing.
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Julie Roys Explains Why She Spoke Out Against Moody Bible, Decries Evangelical 'Machine'
The woman who lost her job after calling attention to the doctrinal drift and suspicious administration activity at Moody Bible Institute is explaining why she spoke out, decrying the evangelical Christian "machine."
Karen and Charlotte Pence on Vice President's Faith, Creating Marlon Bundo's First Book (Interview)
A new children's book by second lady Karen Pence and her daughter, Charlotte, details a day in the life of the vice president, told from the perspective of their pet rabbit, Marlon Bundo.
Abortion Speech Law Case Heard at Supreme Court; Pro-Life Advocates Anticipate Win
Hundreds of pro-life advocates assembled on the steps of the Supreme Court to rally in support of crisis pregnancy centers, contesting a California law which compels them to advertise and promote abortion.
Can the Chasm Between Charismatics and Cessationists Be Bridged? Scholars, Pastors Weigh In
Of all the theological squabbles that have plagued evangelical Christianity over the years, especially in the West, a particularly profound division centers on the power of the Holy Spirit and the manner in which He is at work today.
Saeed Abedini Arrested for Violating 'No-Contact Order,' Court Appearance Scheduled
Pastor Saeed Abedini who was jailed in Iran for almost three years and released in 2016 in a negotiated prisoner exchange, was arrested Sunday by Boise Police for violating a no-contact order, reports say.
Columnist Who Defended Aborting Down Syndrome Babies Accuses Critics of 'Fury and Invective'
A columnist who penned a column in defense of aborting Down Syndrome babies if women so choose is doubling down on her views amid criticism for pro-life advocates.
John Piper Says Egalitarian View of Sexes Yields 'Bad Fruit,' Leads to Sexual Abuse
Theologian and author John Piper is blaming what he calls the 50 years of the "egalitarian myth" that men and women are basically the same, for the rampant sex abuse now coming to light.
Entrepreneur Creates 'If-Then' Science-Inspired Journal to Help Busy Christians Complete Daily Bible Reading
A West African entrepreneur is launching a new Bible journal employing the science of "if-then planning" to help busy Christians in a culture of distractions solidify their Bible-reading habits and quiet times.
Church Didn't Report Bishop's Child Sexual Abuse Crimes Because He Was Gay, Former Archbishop Says
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams suggested this week that the reason the Church of England neglected to take action in a specific sexual misconduct scandal was because the offending bishop, jailed in 2015 for several crimes, was gay.
Nancy Pearcey: Christians Should 'Build Bridges' With Feminists to Resist Transgender Ideology
A former agnostic who became a Christian apologist is urging conservatives to build bridges with unlikely allies to combat the movement to normalize transgenderism, particularly the gender transitioning of young people.